Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why say such

an eye on Aunt Laura's condition.

door of the hospital

Laura's face. Curious,

seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more,

I asked, "What

bed and asked me to help lift the mattress. From

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a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was clearly priceless-a piece

put it around my neck and said

valuable, I

"This belongs to you."

with determination, her eyes full of words unsaid. Finally, she simply said," Trust me on this,

hesitated. "Is this... something

been difficult for them to acquire such an

"Yes..."

and tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she

"Consider it so?"

Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say

heart full of

it belonged to me. Later, it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the

same time, Ryan

the pressing matters on my mind, I answered

tone was indifferent. "I heard there was trouble

"Yeah."

the brake slowly.

he would agree. We had argued fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was buzzing

didn't know who else to turn

something, the sound of a pen scratching on paper audible. His voice was low. "What is it?